Beginning with Switcher Studio version 6.0, the app includes countdown timers designed for running promotions during a live shopping stream.
Currently there are several built-in timers that can be used in black or white:
1-minute timer
3-minute timer
5-minute timer
10-minute timer
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Accessing Countdown Timers
To access the built-in countdown timers:
Tap the blue + button at the bottom of the Sources panel.
Tap Card.
Tap Live Selling Samples.
The countdown timers will appear at the bottom of the list.
Tap the timer option you want to use.
The Video Properties window will appear.
Adjusting the Size and Position of a Countdown Timer
To customize the size and/or position of the timer:
Tap the far-right option next to Framing to select the Custom Position option.
To resize the timer, pinch in or out on graphic in the preview.
To move the position of the timer, drag the image to the desired location.
Tap Done in the top right to save the change.
Changing the Amount of Time on a Countdown Timer
When you choose one of the built-in timer options, the duration is the maximum amount of time. All timers can be adjusted to be shorter in the Video Properties window. For example, if you choose the 5-minute timer, you can set the countdown to five minutes or less.
To shorten the time:
Tap Thumbnail Selection.
Use the slider to adjust the start time.
Tap Done in the top right to save the change.
Using Countdown Timers during a Live Shopping Stream
After you have customized a Countdown Timer, it will appear in the Sources panel. You can use a timer as an overlay on top of the following:
Full-screen camera angle
Live Selling Card
Pre-recorded video
Full-screen image
Multiview
To use the timer during your livestream:
Tap the countdown timer.
It will appear as an overlay and immediately start counting down.
To remove the timer, simply tap it again in the Sources panel.
Note: Countdown timers do not automatically disappear when they reach 0:00.